Course Title: Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: MANU7376C

Course Title: Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro Alvarez

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency applies to the preparation, cutting and sewing of custom-made shoe components, including stuff cutting, making or modification of lasts, making of soles, sole and heel units, and insoles.

Discretion and judgement may be required, for both self and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.

The unit of competency applies to workplace activities associated with producing custom-made shoes and the degree of complexity will relate to leather and other materials being used and intricacy of design.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTFP4003 Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components
Element:	1. Determine job requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)   1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times   1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs   1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
Element:	2.Confirm custom-made footwear requirements
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Review and confirm client requirements and design specifications   2.2 Determine materials required for production, confirm availability and order special or one-off materials from appropriate suppliers   2.3 Review pattern to ensure compliance with design requirements   2.4 Clarify design features with patternmaker, if required, and identify technical aspects of production
Element:	3. Prepare shoe last
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Construct an original last from selected materials to produce a last with the desired shape and dimensions   3.2 Make inside build-ups (additions), form to the last and shape to comply with design specifications   3.3 Trial fit build-up components to review fit and function, modify if required, and attach   3.4 Check the last and any build-up components, and make adjustments and refinements, if necessary, in line with design requirements and established production standards   3.5 Check shoe last for construction faults and compliance with design specifications
Element:	4. Prepare and make components
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Prepare components according to workplace procedures   4.2 Correct size cut pieces, mark, count and stamp according to work ticket and to workplace specifications   4.3 Prepare components using appropriate method and equipment and according to workplace requirements
Element:	5. Cut or click leather
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Cut parts manually or by machine to enterprise quality standards in relation to material flaws and individual pairs selected   5.2 Click pairs and cut manually or by machine to achieve best yield according to appropriate allowance   5.3 Check work against pattern and design requirements
Element:	6. Prepare and make the upper
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Prepare upper according to workplace procedures   6.2 Process upper manually or by machine   6.3 Machine seams and trim threads to achieve specified results   6.4 Check upper against pattern and design requirements
Element:	7. Conduct final quality check for operations
Performance Criteria:	7.1 Check final product meets workplace quality requirements   7.2 Deal with production faults in accordance with workplace procedures   7.3 Bundle uppers and component parts, stack, store or despatch in accordance with workplace procedures   7.4 Document process and faults

Learning Outcomes

n successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

In this unit students will develop knowledge and skills associated with planning and organising for safe and effective use of custom footwear construction technology and operations. This unit also requires an ability to check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work. Initiative and enterprise and problem solving will be used to combine a range of materials and processes to achieve desired design outcomes.

Details of Learning Activities

This course is part of a cluster made up of:

Make patterns for custom-made footwear	MANU7375C
Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components	MANU7376C
Assemble and finish custom-made shoe	MANU7377C

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the preparing footwear components used in the production of your Custom designed footwear. 

Teaching Schedule

This course is delivered face to face. While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment.  Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher. 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Cluster Schedule: Custom made shoe                                             Semester 2: 2021
Week	Topic	Readings and Activities	Assessment
Week 1	Introduction to Patterns and Prototype making. Introduction to writing and maintaining a production/prototype diary, in conjunction with Product engineering & Sustainability cluster.	Class/Workshop Assessments assigned: 1) Pattern Production 2) Prototype
Week 2	Principles in making Patterns	Workshop
Week 3	Principles in making Patterns	Workshop	Task 1: Questions 1-11
Week 4	Material investigation and selection	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 2: Part 1: Prepare to make patterns Task 3: Part 1: Confirm FW requirements
Week 5	Source chosen materials	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 3: Part 2: Prepare last
Week 6	Source chosen materials	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
Week 7	Construction methods explored to determine requirements or suitable machines for the construction of Footwear.	Workshop	Task 1: Questions 12-22 Task 3: Part 3 & 4: Prepare & Click out components Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
Week 8	Begin making prototypes	Workshop	Task 2: Part 2: Develop patterns Task 3: Part 5: make upper Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
	Break	Break	Break
Week 9	Making prototypes	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 3: Part 6: Final Quality check& Diary entries Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
Week 10	Making prototypes	Workshop
Week 11	Making prototypes	Workshop	Task 1: Questions 23-34 Task 4: Part 2: Last shoe
Week 12	Making prototypes	Workshop / assignment progress	Task 2: Part 3: Test patterns Task 4: Part 2: Last shoe
Week 13	Completion of final prototypes	Workshop / Assessments	Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe
Week 14	Final construction of shoes	Workshop	Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe
Week 15	Final construction of shoes	Workshop	Task 1: Questions 35-50 Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe
Week 16	Submission of assignments	Submission	Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab
 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops
 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

 

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

 

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved

NYC: Not Yet Competent

DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Task 1

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This short-answer assessment task is one of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster. 

This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to:

• Develop patterns for custom-made footwear
• Measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components
• Assemble and finish custom-made shoes

Assessment Instructions

What

• You must satisfactorily answer all 50 questions
• You should answer all questions in the spaces provided, using full sentences, word count and dot points when requested
• All work must be your own

 

Where

This is an online assessment task. You will need to answer all questions on CANVAS.

 

How

The knowledge assessment is accessed through the Canvas shell and you must complete and submit your responses within the allocated assessment timeframe.

 

If you are not able to attend the scheduled assessment timeframe you need to advise your teacher so that an alternative assessment arrangement can be made. This knowledge assessment is an individual assessment task that must be completed with minimal support from your supervisor (allowed support includes further explanation of the task requirements or explanation of assessment criteria etc).

 

Instructions on submitting Knowledge Assessment  

This is an online assessment task. You will need to answer all questions on CANVAS.

Task 2

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This practical assessment task is the second of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster. 

 

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to develop patterns for custom-made footwear designs for a full range of leathers and other appropriate textiles and materials.

 

Assessment Instructions

 

What

There are 3 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:

Part 1: Prepare to make patterns for custom-made footwear

Part 2: Develop patterns for custom-made footwear

Part 3: Test pattern

 

You are required to choose patterns to suit specifications and measurements, or develop new patterns, to suit specifications on a minimum of 3 occasions.

 

You will need to modify, check and test each of the 3 patterns according to selected materials, shoe style and specific client requirements.

Where

This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.

How

You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

Task 3

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This practical assessment task is the third of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster. 

 

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to measure, cut and sew custom-made shoe components.

Assessment Instructions

 

What

There are 6 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:

Part 1: Confirm custom-made footwear requirements

Part 2: Prepare shoe last   

Part 3: Prepare and make components

Part 4: Cut or click leather

Part 5: Prepare and make the upper             

Part 6: Conduct final quality check for operations      

You are required to measure, cut and sew the custom-made shoe components, for at least 3 Pairs shoes, in accordance with work requirements.

• Finalised custom-made Prototype (2 Pairs)
• Finished custom-made (1 Pair)

Where

This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.

How

You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

Task 4

Summary and Purpose of Assessment

This practical assessment task is the final of four assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this cluster. 

 

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to assemble and finish custom-made shoes.

 

Assessment Instructions

 

What

There are 4 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:

Part 1: Perform preparatory work on shoe   

Part 2: Last the shoe

Part 3: Assemble the shoe

Part 4: Finish shoe

 

You are required to assemble at least 3 pairs of shoes using the appropriate construction techniques in accordance with work requirements.

• Finalised custom-made Prototype (2 Pairs)
• Finished custom-made (1 Pair)

Where

This assessment will be conducted in the footwear workshop.

How

You will be assessed against the criteria as listed in the observation checklist in Section B of this task and how well you answer the questions asked by your assessor. To achieve a satisfactory result, you will need to address all criteria satisfactorily.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator). 

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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